Switzerland's head coach beside himself
Switzerland's head coach Patrick Fischer expressed deep frustration after his team suffered a devastating loss to Finland in the quarter-finals.
Switzerland's head coach, Patrick Fischer, was visibly upset following his team's heavy defeat to Finland in the quarter-finals of the tournament. This loss adds to a growing list of disappointments for the Swiss national team, which has also lost in the World Championship finals in 2018, 2024, and 2025. Despite expectations, Switzerland has yet to achieve significant victories in major tournaments, leaving both the coach and players disheartened.
In his post-match media appearance, Fischer appeared distressed, wearing a hat and keeping his hands in his hoodie pockets as he expressed his feelings about the match. "I'm pissed off. We are sad. We are not happy," he remarked, clearly indicating his dissatisfaction with the performance and results of the team. He declined to share further insights, leaving the interview shortly after making his statements.
The match included a standout moment when Miro Heiskanen scored the equalizer for Finland off a shot that was accidentally deflected by Swiss player Jonas Siegenthaler. Fischer commented on the nature of these unfortunate incidents in sports, indicating that such moments can happen but did not elaborate further due to his emotional state. Notably, one of Switzerland's stars in the Olympic tournament has been goalie Leonardo Genoni, who plays for club EV Zug, although his efforts were not enough to secure a win against Finland.